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Heather (Zoë Kravitz) at a karaoke bar in Aaron Katz's GEMINI.

‘Gemini’ Is a Sexy Yet Surface Neo-Noir

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer March 30, 2018
Aaron Katz’s newest film “Gemini” boasts a glossy visual aesthetic and strong performances from Zoë Kravitz and Lola Kirke.
Poster for Nijla Mu'min coming-of-age film "Jinn", which explores black and Muslim identity in today's political landscape.

‘Jinn’ Brings Fire and Life to Teenage Crisis

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large March 28, 2018
Nijla Mu'min’s "Jinn" explores black and Muslim identity in today's political landscape through a girl's coming-of-age.
Anyone who’s ever applied to a competitive school will feel the sting of “Admissions," a new Broadway play from Joshua Harmon.

Moral Conundrums the Price of ‘Admissions’

Matthew Holman, Entertainment Editor March 27, 2018
“Admissions" is new play from Joshua Harmon that portrays the various stages of anxiety one undergoes when applying to university's with low acceptance rates.
Phoebe Legere in "Speed Queen" at Dixon Place.

A Forgotten Queer History in ‘Speed Queen’

Alex Cullina, Staff Writer March 27, 2018
“Speed Queen” is a one-woman show starring Phoebe Legere and directed by Lissa Moira. It ran at the Dixon Place through March 24.
Marion Cotillard stars in Arnaud Desplechin’s new film “Ismael’s Ghosts."

The Ambitious and Ambiguous ‘Ismael’s Ghosts’

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer March 26, 2018
Arnaud Desplechin’s “Ismael’s Ghosts” is a harrowing tale of loss and filmmaking. It opened Friday, March 23 at Quad Cinema.
Founded by Derin Caglar, Sofra is a collective for student musicians to create and explore their passion for inventive artistry.

Derin Caglar: From Neuroscience to Music Collective

Anam-Cara Akashnie O’Brien, Contributing Writer March 26, 2018
Founded by Neuroscience major Derin Caglar, Sofra is a collective for student musicians to create and explore their passion for inventive artistry.
John Krasinski's “A Quiet Place” is a high-concept horror whose premise revolves around monsters who hunt through sound.

John Krasinski Tries Out Horror with ‘A Quiet Place’

Zuleyma Sanchez, Staff Writer March 26, 2018
After tackling comedy, action, and independent films, John Krasinski is shedding new light on his creative ability and the importance of genre films.
Porches' frontman Aaron Maine performing at South by Southwest earlier this month.

Aaron Maine Talks Porches, Home and ‘The House’

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor March 26, 2018
Porches returned to New York with "The House" tour on Friday night. WSN caught up with frontman Aaron Maine at SXSW earlier this month to talk home and "The House."
Armie Hammer as James Lord and Geoffrey Rush as Alberto Giacometti in " Final Portrait."

‘Final Portrait’ Illustrates a Most Compelling Friendship

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer March 26, 2018
"Final Portrait" follows the unconventional relationship between Swiss painter Alberto Giacometti and his subject James Lord.
"Women of Resistance" is a book of varying poems from various poets on resistance and change.

A Quiet ‘Resistance’ at Strand Bookstore

Emma Cotter, Contributing Writer March 23, 2018
The Strand Bookstore recently hosted a Q&A with editors and writers from "Women in Resistance" –– a collection of poetry that explores new feminism and the 2016 election.
"Twentytwo In Blue" is the forthcoming album from Brooklyn rock trio Sunflower Bean.

Sunflower Bean Defies Odds With Sophomore Release

Robert Frezza, Contributing Writer March 23, 2018
"Twentytwo In Blue" is the forthcoming album from Brooklyn rock trio Sunflower Bean. It is scheduled for release on March 23.
 Benjamin Dickey and Alia Shawkat in "Blaze."

‘Blaze’ and the Unsung Country Legend

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor March 23, 2018
Ethan Hawke's "Blaze" follows the life of little-known country blues singer Blaze Foley. It recently competed at the South by Southwest Film Festival.